In this article we will formulate a Mets vs Cardinals prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 9th at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are 29-36 this year after they won two out of three against the Padres by scores of 5-0, 2-3, and 7-3. In game three, New York scored the first four runs in the game and they pulled away in the later innings for the win. The Mets recorded 13 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Benge, who went 5-5 with one home run and two RBIs. Manaea allowed four hits and two earned runs over 4.0 innings for the win, while Williams allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, New York lost two out of three against the Mariners, but did win all three against the Marlins before that.
This season, New York has a 3.75 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and a .231 opponent batting average, while they have scored 265 runs with a .230 batting average and a .294 on base percentage. Juan Soto has led the Mets with 13 home runs and 30 RBIs, while Bo Bichette has added five home runs and 32 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Freddy Peralta, who is 4-4 with a 3.63 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP over 72.0 innings pitched this year.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals are 35-28 this season after they swept the Reds in three games by scores of 10-3, 6-5, and 5-3. In game three, St. Louis was tied at three in the seventh inning, but they scored two runs in the eighth for the win. The Cardinals recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Torres, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. McGreevy allowed five hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Stanek got the win and O’Brien picked up the save. Prior to that series, St. Louis lost two out of three against the Rangers, but did win two out of three against the Cubs before that.
This season, St. Louis has a 4.09 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and a .254 opponent batting average, while they have scored 278 runs with a .242 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Jordan Walker has led the Cardinals with 16 home runs and 47 RBIs, while Alec Burleson has added eight home runs and 43 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for St. Louis is Dustin May, who is 3-6 with a 4.59 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 66.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The favorites have won each of the Cardinals’ last eight games.
- The Cardinals have lost each of their last five games at Citi Field.
- The favorites have covered the run line in each of the Mets’ last five games at Citi Field.
- The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against NL East opponents following a win.
- The Mets have won the first inning in three of their last four home games.
- The Mets have led after 3 innings in three of their last four home games.
- The Mets have led after 5 innings in each of their last four home games.
Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win
- The Cardinals have won each of their last seven Tuesday games as underdogs against NL East opponents.
- The Mets have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine night games against NL Central opponents following a win.
- The Cardinals have covered the run line in each of their last seven Tuesday games as underdogs against NL East opponents.
- The Cardinals have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games.
- The Mets have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four home games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Cardinals’ last six games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Mets’ last seven games as favorites against NL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Cardinals’ last eight road games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mets’ last four night games.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Marcus Semien has hit a home run in each of the Mets’ last three games as favorites.
- Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in 22 of his last 23 home appearances against NL opponents.
St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Facts
- Lars Nootbaar has hit a home run in three of his last four Tuesday appearances against NL East teams that held a losing record.
- Lars Nootbaar has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine road appearances against NL East opponents.
Mets vs Cardinals Prediction
St. Louis comes into this matchup looking for their fifth straight win and they have scored 26 runs during that span. The Cardinals are 16-12 on the road this year, while the Mets are 15-15 at home. New York has won three of their last four games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in four straight. The Mets are starting Peralta, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in three of his last four outings, while May has also allowed 3+ earned runs in three of his last four starts. Take the over here.